“I am a registered nurse who was laid off and lost her health insurance.

I know how important having health insurance is, so I went to one of Keogh’s educational presentations on how to navigate your way through all the new options people like me now have. I couldn’t afford to stay on COBRA and was confused on whether to go into Marketplace or apply for AHCCCS. The Keogh assister took me through the details of both and I determined that AHCCCS was best for me right now. She also continued to provide information on the process and the necessary documents. I know it sounds strange, but even nurses like me need help in finding the right healthcare plan. Thanks so much Keogh.”

“On the day I needed to renew my family’s food stamp benefits, my son was admitted to Hospice of the Valley.

It was the worst day of my life. A Keogh staff member met me at Hospice and assured me that we would not lose our benefits and helped me complete all the documentation that was needed. When I received a letter a month later that said they were reducing my benefits even though my income and expenses were the same, Keogh worked closely with the people at DES to investigate and get everything resolved. They are wonderful people and I am so thankful for their help because it was getting close to Christmas at a very difficult time for our family.”

“My husband is a Marine Veteran who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and I needed prenatal care quickly because of my history of miscarriages and other health problems.

We needed help and we needed it now, but we had no idea how to navigate the new healthcare system and get it to happen. Thankfully, Keogh did and they were able to help me qualify for AHCCCS and help my husband become approved for Freedom to Work benefits. Our life is so much better now. They were truly a godsend.”

Medicaid in Arizona

Arizona Has Always Done Medicaid Its Own Way

Medicaid in Arizona is known as AHCCCS, a program that leverages the private sector to the greatest extent to provide health care coverage through private health plans that drive market-based innovations and leverage their networks so members receive their care from the same hospitals and doctors as commercially insured Arizonans. The result has been highest quality care at a low cost. This is why Arizona is considered the Gold Standard. MORE INFORMATION

AHCCCS by the Numbers

1.9 Million Arizonans Enrolled in AHCCCS –1 in 4 Arizonans in Medicaid

Rural areas rely on AHCCCS coverage. Example: 66% percent of the residents in Apache County are enrolled in the AHCCCS program

400,000 Adults enrolled in the adult group whose eligibility is directly at risk under AHCA o 31% are over the age of 50 o 31% are under the age of 30

The fee for not having health coverage is calculated one of two ways. If you or your dependents don’t have insurance that qualifies as minimum essential coverage you'll pay either a percentage of your household income or a flat fee -- whichever is higher.

The penalty is calculated in one of two ways: either as a percentage of your total household adjusted gross income or a flat rate, whichever is greater. For tax year 2017, the penalty is 2.5% of your total household adjusted gross income, or $695 per adult and $347.50 per child, up to a maximum of $2,085.

The Open Enrollment Period for 2018 coverage will begin in the fall. In the meantime, you can sign up for Marketplace emails to get timely reminders to help you enroll next year or call a Keogh Navigator at (602) 266.0397 if you have any questions.

As of 2017 in Maricopa County, there are 3 categories of coverage in the Marketplace. Plans in each category pay different amounts of the total costs of an average person’s care. This includes the plans’ monthly premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums. The actual percentage you’ll pay in total or per service will depend on the services you use during the year.

Keep in mind that when you preview health plans, the plans are only health insurance premium estimatesand estimated savings you may qualify for based on your income.

Helping Arizonans Connect To The Insurance Marketplace

Cover Arizona is a coalition of more than 600 organizations statewide that is committed to increasing health coverage. We are engaged in building awareness of opportunities available through the Health Insurance Marketplace and AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid.

Members are actively engaged in local outreach activities and are committed to ensuring that trained enrollment assisters are available for consumers seeking coverage.